Basic Details
Word: Bargain
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A deal or agreement made between two parties, usually involving the price of something; to negotiate the price of something.
Synonyms: Deal, agreement, negotiation
Antonyms: Rip-off, overcharge
Idioms and Phrases
- Strike a bargain: To make a deal or agreement. Example: "After a long discussion, we finally struck a bargain for the old furniture."
- Bargain basement: Refers to very cheap prices or a place where low-priced items are sold. Example: "She found a lovely dress at the bargain basement prices during the sale."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I managed to get a great bargain on my new bicycle during the sale.
Example 2: We need to bargain with the shopkeeper to get a better price on these shoes.
Example 3: The children made a bargain: they would help with chores in exchange for extra playtime.
Fun Fact
The word "bargain" comes from the Middle English term "bargainen," which means "to make a promise or agreement." It has been used for centuries to describe negotiations over goods and services.
Famous Quote
"A bargain is something you dont need at a price you can't resist." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bargain" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A deal or agreement
c) A kind of music
d) A flavour of ice cream
Answer: b) A deal or agreement
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bargain"?
a) Deal
b) Problem
c) Idea
d) Affection
Answer: a) Deal
3. What is an antonym of "bargain"?
a) Agreement
b) Bargain basement
c) Rip-off
d) Discount
Answer: c) Rip-off
4. Which sentence uses "bargain" correctly?
a) We went to the bargain after school.
b) She tried to bargain for a lower price at the market.
c) The bargain was huge and heavy.
d) He likes to bargain apples from the shop.
Answer: b) She tried to bargain for a lower price at the market.
5. Which idiom means to make a deal?
a) Strike a bargain
b) Cold as ice
c) In hot water
d) A dime a dozen
Answer: a) Strike a bargain
